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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 76.61 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 76.61 and 23.65 is: 35.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 76.61 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/76.61 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 76.61 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 1,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.02/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.49

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