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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.71 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.71 and 16.89 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.71 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.71 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.71 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 1,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295.63/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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