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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 76.60 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 76.60 and 27.04 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 76.60 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/76.60 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 76.60 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 2,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.26/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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