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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.46 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.46 and 51.99 is: 78.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.46 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.46 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.46 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.03/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.05

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