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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.53 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.53 and 51.72 is: 71.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.53 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.53 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.53 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 4,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268.00/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.23

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