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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 81.91 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 81.91 and 51.83 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 81.91 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/81.91 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 81.91 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 4,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245.12/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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