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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.55 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.55 and 51.93 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.55 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.55 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.55 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494.54/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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