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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 81.09 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 81.09 and 51.14 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 81.09 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/81.09 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 81.09 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 4,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146.94/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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