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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.70, 71.34 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.70, 71.34 and 44.41 is: 61.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.70 : 71.34 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.70/71.34 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.70x = 71.34 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.70x = 3,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.21/51.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.28

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