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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 91.31 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 91.31 and 51.18 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 91.31 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/91.31 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 91.31 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 4,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673.25/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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