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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.79 and 51.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.79 and 51.73 is: 71.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.79 = 51.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.79 = 51.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.79 × 51.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 4,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282.73/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.46

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