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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.10, 76.67 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.10, 76.67 and 21.81 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.10 : 76.67 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.10/76.67 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.10x = 76.67 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.10x = 1,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.41/51.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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