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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.60 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.60 and 28.27 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.60 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.60 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.60 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.26/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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