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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.24 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.24 and 51.62 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.24 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.24 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.24 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 4,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193.61/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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