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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 70.27 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 70.27 and 44.10 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 70.27 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/70.27 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 70.27 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 3,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.73/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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