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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.11, 76.67 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.11, 76.67 and 23.69 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.11 : 76.67 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.11/76.67 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.11x = 76.67 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.11x = 1,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.81/51.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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