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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.65, 82.25 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.65, 82.25 and 51.86 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.65 : 82.25 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.65/82.25 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.65x = 82.25 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.65x = 4,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.49/59.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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