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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 77.19 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 77.19 and 49.06 is: 73.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 77.19 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/77.19 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 77.19 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 3,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786.94/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.16

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