Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.24, 76.73 and 42.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51.24, 76.73 and 42.62 is: 63.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51.24 : 76.73 = 42.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51.24/76.73 = 42.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51.24x = 76.73 × 42.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51.24x = 3,270.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,270.02/51.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63.82
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