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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.86 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.86 and 39.83 is: 59.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.86 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.86 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.86 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 3,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060.95/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.69

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