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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.02, 86.66 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.02, 86.66 and 51.54 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.02 : 86.66 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.02/86.66 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.02x = 86.66 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.02x = 4,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466.20/58.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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