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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 89.11 and 51.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 89.11 and 51.40 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 89.11 = 51.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/89.11 = 51.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 89.11 × 51.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 4,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580.25/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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