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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.58, 77.36 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.58, 77.36 and 25.91 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.58 : 77.36 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.58/77.36 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.58x = 77.36 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.58x = 2,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.01/51.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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