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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 77.84 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 77.84 and 24.84 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 77.84 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/77.84 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 77.84 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 1,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.42/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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