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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.66, 80.80 and 51.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.66, 80.80 and 51.37 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.66 : 80.80 = 51.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.66/80.80 = 51.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.66x = 80.80 × 51.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.66x = 4,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.37/58.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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