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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 80.39 and 51.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 80.39 and 51.73 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 80.39 = 51.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/80.39 = 51.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 80.39 × 51.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 4,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.42/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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