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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.92 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.92 and 51.50 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.92 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.92 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.92 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 4,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218.88/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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