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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 89.68 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 89.68 and 51.51 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 89.68 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/89.68 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 89.68 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 4,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619.42/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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