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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 76.84 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 76.84 and 20.79 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 76.84 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/76.84 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 76.84 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 1,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.50/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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