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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 88.60 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 88.60 and 51.50 is: 76.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 88.60 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/88.60 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 88.60 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 4,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.90/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.95

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