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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.41 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.41 and 51.27 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.41 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.41 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.41 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 4,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584.05/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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