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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 81.88 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 81.88 and 51.27 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 81.88 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/81.88 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 81.88 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.99/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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