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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.38, 77.06 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.38, 77.06 and 14.82 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.38 : 77.06 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.38/77.06 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.38x = 77.06 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.38x = 1,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.03/51.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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