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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.37, 76.96 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.37, 76.96 and 24.28 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.37 : 76.96 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.37/76.96 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.37x = 76.96 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.37x = 1,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.34/51.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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