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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 81.20 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 81.20 and 51.62 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 81.20 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/81.20 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 81.20 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 4,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.72/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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