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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.66, 79.46 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.66, 79.46 and 51.51 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.66 : 79.46 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.66/79.46 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.66x = 79.46 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.66x = 4,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092.98/57.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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