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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.84 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.84 and 51.10 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.84 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.84 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.84 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 4,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182.02/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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