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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 77.74 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 77.74 and 24.80 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 77.74 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/77.74 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 77.74 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 1,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.95/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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