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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.99, 81.63 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.99, 81.63 and 51.22 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.99 : 81.63 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.99/81.63 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.99x = 81.63 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.99x = 4,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.09/58.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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