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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.09, 70.59 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.09, 70.59 and 44.52 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.09 : 70.59 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.09/70.59 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.09x = 70.59 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.09x = 3,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.67/51.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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