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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 70.65 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 70.65 and 43.44 is: 60.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 70.65 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/70.65 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 70.65 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069.24/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.02

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