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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 76.85 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 76.85 and 15.16 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 76.85 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/76.85 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 76.85 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 1,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.82/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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