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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 76.58 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 76.58 and 24.03 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 76.58 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/76.58 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 76.58 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 1,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.19/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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