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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.28, 79.12 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.28, 79.12 and 51.76 is: 71.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.28 : 79.12 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.28/79.12 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.28x = 79.12 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.28x = 4,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.25/57.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.50

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