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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 76.84 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 76.84 and 20.81 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 76.84 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/76.84 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 76.84 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 1,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.66/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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