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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 76.73 and 39.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 76.73 and 39.72 is: 59.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 76.73 = 39.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/76.73 = 39.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 76.73 × 39.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 3,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047.52/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.49

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