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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 89.08 and 51.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 89.08 and 51.73 is: 77.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 89.08 = 51.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/89.08 = 51.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 89.08 × 51.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 4,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607.76/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.66

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