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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.39, 80.48 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.39, 80.48 and 51.47 is: 70.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.39 : 80.48 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.39/80.48 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.39x = 80.48 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.39x = 4,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142.33/58.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.95

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