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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.66 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.66 and 24.15 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.66 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.66 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.66 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 1,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851.34/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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