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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 89.19 and 51.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 89.19 and 51.37 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 89.19 = 51.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/89.19 = 51.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 89.19 × 51.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 4,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581.69/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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