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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.63, 77.45 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.63, 77.45 and 24.59 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.63 : 77.45 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.63/77.45 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.63x = 77.45 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.63x = 1,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.99/51.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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