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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 81.90 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 81.90 and 51.30 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 81.90 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/81.90 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 81.90 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 4,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201.47/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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