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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.74, 77.63 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.74, 77.63 and 24.68 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.74 : 77.63 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.74/77.63 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.74x = 77.63 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.74x = 1,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.97/51.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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