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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 77.93 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 77.93 and 19.89 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 77.93 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/77.93 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 77.93 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 1,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.93/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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