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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.21, 76.84 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.21, 76.84 and 24.15 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.21 : 76.84 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.21/76.84 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.21x = 76.84 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.21x = 1,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.69/51.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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