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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.88 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.88 and 43.22 is: 59.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.88 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.88 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.88 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 3,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063.39/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.61

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