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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.14, 85.65 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.14, 85.65 and 51.47 is: 77.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.14 : 85.65 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.14/85.65 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.14x = 85.65 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.14x = 4,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408.41/57.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.15

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