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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.24, 76.68 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.24, 76.68 and 43.54 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.24 : 76.68 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.24/76.68 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.24x = 76.68 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.24x = 3,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.65/51.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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