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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 77.22 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 77.22 and 51 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 77.22 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/77.22 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 77.22 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 3,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.22/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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