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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.11 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.11 and 51.82 is: 77.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.11 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.11 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.11 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 13,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.10/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.73

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