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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.86, 80.99 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.86, 80.99 and 51.06 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.86 : 80.99 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.86/80.99 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.86x = 80.99 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.86x = 4,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135.09/58.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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