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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.02, 76.52 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.02, 76.52 and 23.96 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.02 : 76.52 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.02/76.52 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.02x = 76.52 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.02x = 1,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.92/51.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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