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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.41 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.41 and 51.44 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.41 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.41 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.41 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 4,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.37/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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