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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.04, 76.52 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.04, 76.52 and 22.48 is: 33.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.04 : 76.52 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.04/76.52 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.04x = 76.52 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.04x = 1,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.17/51.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.70

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