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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 70.61 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 70.61 and 43.88 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 70.61 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/70.61 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 70.61 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 3,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.79/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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