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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 80.51 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 80.51 and 51.59 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 80.51 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/80.51 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 80.51 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 4,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152.85/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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