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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 89.91 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 89.91 and 52.19 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 89.91 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/89.91 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 89.91 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 4,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.95/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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