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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.16 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.16 and 51.84 is: 77.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.16 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.16 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.16 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 4,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622.05/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.34

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