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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 82.52 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 82.52 and 51.55 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 82.52 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/82.52 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 82.52 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 4,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253.65/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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