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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 78.72 and 51.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 78.72 and 51.02 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 78.72 = 51.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/78.72 = 51.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 78.72 × 51.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 4,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015.90/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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