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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.94 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.94 and 27.24 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.94 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.94 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.94 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.85/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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