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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.74, 71.28 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.74, 71.28 and 43.60 is: 60.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.74 : 71.28 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.74/71.28 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.74x = 71.28 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.74x = 3,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.81/51.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.07

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