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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.09, 76.68 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.09, 76.68 and 26.73 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.09 : 76.68 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.09/76.68 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.09x = 76.68 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.09x = 2,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.66/51.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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