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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.31, 76.96 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.31, 76.96 and 19.27 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.31 : 76.96 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.31/76.96 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.31x = 76.96 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.31x = 1,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.59/51.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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