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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.01, 76.54 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.01, 76.54 and 28.19 is: 42.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.01 : 76.54 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.01/76.54 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.01x = 76.54 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.01x = 2,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.66/51.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.30

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