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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.29, 70.82 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.29, 70.82 and 43.97 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.29 : 70.82 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.29/70.82 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.29x = 70.82 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.29x = 3,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.71/51.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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