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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.60 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.60 and 44.72 is: 67.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.60 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.60 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.60 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425.80/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.00

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