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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.27, 105.21 and 51.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.27, 105.21 and 51.71 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.27 : 105.21 = 51.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.27/105.21 = 51.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.27x = 105.21 × 51.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.27x = 5,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.28/76.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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