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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 77.40 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 77.40 and 25.93 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 77.40 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/77.40 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 77.40 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 2,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006.98/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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