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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 86.07 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 86.07 and 51.72 is: 77.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 86.07 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/86.07 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 86.07 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 4,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451.24/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.92

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