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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 77.59 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 77.59 and 24.65 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 77.59 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/77.59 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 77.59 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 1,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.59/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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