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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 70.26 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 70.26 and 44.04 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 70.26 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/70.26 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 70.26 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 3,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.25/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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