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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.98, 78.02 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.98, 78.02 and 24.94 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.98 : 78.02 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.98/78.02 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.98x = 78.02 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.98x = 1,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945.30/51.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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