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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.50, 77.72 and 51.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.50, 77.72 and 51.19 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.50 : 77.72 = 51.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.50/77.72 = 51.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.50x = 77.72 × 51.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.50x = 3,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978.49/51.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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