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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.72, 77.54 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.72, 77.54 and 24.28 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.72 : 77.54 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.72/77.54 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.72x = 77.54 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.72x = 1,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.67/51.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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