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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.52 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.52 and 51.93 is: 71.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.52 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.52 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.52 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 4,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233.50/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.50

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