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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 86.97 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 86.97 and 51.55 is: 77.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 86.97 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/86.97 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 86.97 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 4,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483.30/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.26

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