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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 88.80 and 51.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 88.80 and 51.74 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 88.80 = 51.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/88.80 = 51.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 88.80 × 51.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.51/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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