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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 89.39 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 89.39 and 51.65 is: 77.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 89.39 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/89.39 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 89.39 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 4,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616.99/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.13

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