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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 76.98 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 76.98 and 22.47 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 76.98 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/76.98 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 76.98 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 1,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.74/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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