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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.66 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.66 and 51.50 is: 77.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.66 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.66 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.66 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.84/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.01

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