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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 76.89 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 76.89 and 33.24 is: 49.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 76.89 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/76.89 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 76.89 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 2,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.82/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.85

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