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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.86, 77.83 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.86, 77.83 and 26.19 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.86 : 77.83 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.86/77.83 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.86x = 77.83 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.86x = 2,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.30/51.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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