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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 76.59 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 76.59 and 50.58 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 76.59 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/76.59 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 76.59 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 3,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873.92/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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