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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.55, 70.96 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.55, 70.96 and 44.57 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.55 : 70.96 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.55/70.96 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.55x = 70.96 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.55x = 3,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.22/51.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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