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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 86.99 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 86.99 and 51.52 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 86.99 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/86.99 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 86.99 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 4,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.47/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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