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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.52, 70.96 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.52, 70.96 and 44.91 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.52 : 70.96 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.52/70.96 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.52x = 70.96 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.52x = 3,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.81/51.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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