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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.80 and 51.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.80 and 51.45 is: 77.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.80 = 51.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.80 = 51.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.80 × 51.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 4,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465.86/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.09

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