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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.69 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.69 and 51.24 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.69 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.69 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.69 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 4,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185.80/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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