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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.58, 90.36 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.58, 90.36 and 51.01 is: 76.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.58 : 90.36 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.58/90.36 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.58x = 90.36 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.58x = 4,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.26/60.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.09

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