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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 76.88 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 76.88 and 23.85 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 76.88 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/76.88 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 76.88 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 1,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833.47/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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