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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.25, 76.82 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.25, 76.82 and 22.38 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.25 : 76.82 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.25/76.82 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.25x = 76.82 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.25x = 1,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718.83/51.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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