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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 82.29 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 82.29 and 51.54 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 82.29 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/82.29 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 82.29 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 4,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241.23/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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