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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.53, 77.22 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.53, 77.22 and 21.10 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.53 : 77.22 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.53/77.22 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.53x = 77.22 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.53x = 1,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629.23/51.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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