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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 81.77 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 81.77 and 51.22 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 81.77 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/81.77 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 81.77 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188.26/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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