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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 77.68 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 77.68 and 26.16 is: 39.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 77.68 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/77.68 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 77.68 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.11/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.26

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