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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 82.16 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 82.16 and 51.93 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 82.16 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/82.16 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 82.16 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 4,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.31/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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