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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 76.90 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 76.90 and 26.90 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 76.90 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/76.90 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 76.90 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 2,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.61/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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