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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 363.17 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 363.17 and 59.51 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 363.17 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/363.17 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 363.17 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 21,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612.25/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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