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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 91.08 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 91.08 and 51.17 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 91.08 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/91.08 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 91.08 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 4,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.56/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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