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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 76.90 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 76.90 and 15.19 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 76.90 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/76.90 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 76.90 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 1,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.91/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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