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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 70.43 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 70.43 and 49.55 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 70.43 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/70.43 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 70.43 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489.21/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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