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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 71.68 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 71.68 and 41.02 is: 56.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 71.68 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/71.68 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 71.68 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 2,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.31/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.59

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