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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.63, 71.16 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.63, 71.16 and 44.68 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.63 : 71.16 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.63/71.16 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.63x = 71.16 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.63x = 3,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179.43/51.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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