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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 78.80 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 78.80 and 51.11 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 78.80 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/78.80 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 78.80 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 4,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.47/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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