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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.02, 70.60 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.02, 70.60 and 44.54 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.02 : 70.60 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.02/70.60 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.02x = 70.60 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.02x = 3,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.52/51.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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