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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.55, 70.98 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.55, 70.98 and 43.76 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.55 : 70.98 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.55/70.98 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.55x = 70.98 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.55x = 3,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106.35/51.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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