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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.97, 71.69 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.97, 71.69 and 30.13 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.97 : 71.69 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.97/71.69 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.97x = 71.69 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.97x = 2,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.92/51.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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