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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 76.85 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 76.85 and 24.15 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 76.85 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/76.85 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 76.85 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 1,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.81/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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