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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.98, 78.06 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.98, 78.06 and 29.19 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.98 : 78.06 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.98/78.06 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.98x = 78.06 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.98x = 2,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278.97/51.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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