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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 89.04 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 89.04 and 51.25 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 89.04 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/89.04 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 89.04 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 4,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563.30/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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