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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.69 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.69 and 19.06 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.69 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.69 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.69 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 1,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461.71/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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