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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 78.54 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 78.54 and 51.18 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 78.54 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/78.54 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 78.54 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 4,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.68/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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