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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.68 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.68 and 51.89 is: 77.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.68 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.68 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.68 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 4,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601.61/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.87

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