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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 71.67 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 71.67 and 39.06 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 71.67 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/71.67 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 71.67 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 2,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.43/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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