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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.67, 71.40 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.67, 71.40 and 44.74 is: 61.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.67 : 71.40 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.67/71.40 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.67x = 71.40 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.67x = 3,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.44/51.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.82

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