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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 77.84 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 77.84 and 24.83 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 77.84 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/77.84 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 77.84 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 1,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.77/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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