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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.62, 77.44 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.62, 77.44 and 19.12 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.62 : 77.44 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.62/77.44 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.62x = 77.44 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.62x = 1,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.65/51.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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