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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 70.95 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 70.95 and 43.67 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 70.95 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/70.95 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 70.95 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 3,098.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.03/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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