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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.97, 77.95 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.97, 77.95 and 19.91 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.97 : 77.95 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.97/77.95 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.97x = 77.95 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.97x = 1,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.93/51.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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