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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 70.81 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 70.81 and 44.08 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 70.81 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/70.81 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 70.81 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 3,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121.02/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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