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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 76.71 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 76.71 and 25.46 is: 38.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 76.71 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/76.71 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 76.71 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 1,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.65/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.16

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