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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 70.68 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 70.68 and 43.84 is: 60.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 70.68 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/70.68 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 70.68 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 3,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.61/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.50

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