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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 270.06 and 51.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 270.06 and 51.75 is: 77.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 270.06 = 51.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/270.06 = 51.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 270.06 × 51.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 13,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975.35/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.64

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