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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.68, 80.73 and 51.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.68, 80.73 and 51.39 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.68 : 80.73 = 51.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.68/80.73 = 51.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.68x = 80.73 × 51.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.68x = 4,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148.71/58.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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