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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 76.90 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 76.90 and 20.83 is: 31.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 76.90 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/76.90 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 76.90 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 1,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.02/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.24

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