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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 88.65 and 51.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 88.65 and 51.31 is: 76.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 88.65 = 51.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/88.65 = 51.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 88.65 × 51.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 4,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.88/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.60

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