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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 76.48 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 76.48 and 23.93 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 76.48 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/76.48 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 76.48 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 1,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.01/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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