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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.02, 76.69 and 42.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.02, 76.69 and 42.51 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.02 : 76.69 = 42.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.02/76.69 = 42.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.02x = 76.69 × 42.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.02x = 3,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260.09/51.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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