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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 89.62 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 89.62 and 51.56 is: 77.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 89.62 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/89.62 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 89.62 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620.23/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.45

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