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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.70 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.70 and 19.07 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.70 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.70 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.70 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 1,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.67/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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