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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.59, 84.36 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.59, 84.36 and 51.47 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.59 : 84.36 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.59/84.36 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.59x = 84.36 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.59x = 4,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342.01/56.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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