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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.58 and 51.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.58 and 51.77 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.58 = 51.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.58 = 51.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.58 × 51.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274.49/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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