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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 79.61 and 51.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 79.61 and 51.49 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 79.61 = 51.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/79.61 = 51.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 79.61 × 51.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 4,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099.12/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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