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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 80.08 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 80.08 and 51.33 is: 70.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 80.08 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/80.08 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 80.08 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 4,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110.51/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.94

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