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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.69, 71.36 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.69, 71.36 and 44.76 is: 61.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.69 : 71.36 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.69/71.36 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.69x = 71.36 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.69x = 3,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.29/51.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.80

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