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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 76.91 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 76.91 and 20.82 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 76.91 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/76.91 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 76.91 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 1,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.27/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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