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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.58, 77.36 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.58, 77.36 and 15.01 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.58 : 77.36 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.58/77.36 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.58x = 77.36 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.58x = 1,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.12/51.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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