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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 76.60 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 76.60 and 28.26 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 76.60 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/76.60 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 76.60 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 2,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.72/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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