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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.62, 77.42 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.62, 77.42 and 19.55 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.62 : 77.42 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.62/77.42 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.62x = 77.42 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.62x = 1,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513.08/51.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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