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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 77.90 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 77.90 and 24.88 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 77.90 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/77.90 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 77.90 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 1,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.76/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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