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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.56, 71.12 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.56, 71.12 and 44.64 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.56 : 71.12 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.56/71.12 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.56x = 71.12 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.56x = 3,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.80/51.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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