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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.72 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.72 and 51.12 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.72 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.72 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.72 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177.53/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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