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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 76.98 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 76.98 and 27.32 is: 40.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 76.98 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/76.98 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 76.98 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 2,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.81/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.95

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