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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 76.85 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 76.85 and 39.82 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 76.85 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/76.85 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 76.85 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 3,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060.17/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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