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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.19, 7.76 and 4.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.19, 7.76 and 4.51 is: 6.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.19 : 7.76 = 4.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.19/7.76 = 4.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.19x = 7.76 × 4.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.19x = 35.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.00/5.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.74

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