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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 89.06 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 89.06 and 51.63 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 89.06 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/89.06 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 89.06 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 4,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597.58/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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