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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.07, 76.62 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.07, 76.62 and 25.06 is: 37.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.07 : 76.62 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.07/76.62 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.07x = 76.62 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.07x = 1,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.10/51.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.60

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