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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.88, 77.85 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.88, 77.85 and 19.81 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.88 : 77.85 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.88/77.85 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.88x = 77.85 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.88x = 1,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.40/51.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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