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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.33, 76.94 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.33, 76.94 and 24.22 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.33 : 76.94 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.33/76.94 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.33x = 76.94 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.33x = 1,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.55/51.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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