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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 85.95 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 85.95 and 51.27 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 85.95 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/85.95 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 85.95 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.66/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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