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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.51, 71.04 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.51, 71.04 and 43.82 is: 60.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.51 : 71.04 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.51/71.04 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.51x = 71.04 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.51x = 3,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.97/51.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.43

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