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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 76.87 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 76.87 and 22.40 is: 33.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 76.87 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/76.87 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 76.87 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 1,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.89/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.58

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