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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 76.80 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 76.80 and 27.15 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 76.80 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/76.80 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 76.80 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 2,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.18/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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