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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 87.90 and 51.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 87.90 and 51.69 is: 77.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 87.90 = 51.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/87.90 = 51.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 87.90 × 51.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 4,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543.48/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.10

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