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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 76.83 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 76.83 and 24.27 is: 36.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 76.83 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/76.83 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 76.83 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 1,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.66/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.35

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