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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.07, 76.59 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.07, 76.59 and 19 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.07 : 76.59 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.07/76.59 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.07x = 76.59 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.07x = 1,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.21/51.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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