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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.92 and 51.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.92 and 51.16 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.92 = 51.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.92 = 51.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.92 × 51.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446.83/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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