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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.82 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.82 and 20.76 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.82 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.82 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.82 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 1,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.68/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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