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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.10, 76.25 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.10, 76.25 and 50.80 is: 75.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.10 : 76.25 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.10/76.25 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.10x = 76.25 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.10x = 3,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873.50/51.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.80

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