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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.16, 76.77 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.16, 76.77 and 19.09 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.16 : 76.77 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.16/76.77 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.16x = 76.77 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.16x = 1,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.54/51.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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