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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.72, 71.32 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.72, 71.32 and 44.80 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.72 : 71.32 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.72/71.32 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.72x = 71.32 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.72x = 3,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.14/51.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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