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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 76.21 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 76.21 and 44.82 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 76.21 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/76.21 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 76.21 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.62/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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