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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.19, 76.82 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.19, 76.82 and 22.30 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.19 : 76.82 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.19/76.82 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.19x = 76.82 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.19x = 1,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.78/51.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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