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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.19, 76.83 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.19, 76.83 and 42.23 is: 63.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.19 : 76.83 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.19/76.83 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.19x = 76.83 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.19x = 3,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.53/51.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.38

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