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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 106.11 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 106.11 and 51 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 106.11 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/106.11 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 106.11 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 5,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411.61/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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