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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 76.89 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 76.89 and 15.19 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 76.89 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/76.89 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 76.89 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 1,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.78/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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