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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 76.58 and 24.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 76.58 and 24.02 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 76.58 = 24.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/76.58 = 24.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 76.58 × 24.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 1,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.45/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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