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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 77.46 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 77.46 and 44.47 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 77.46 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/77.46 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 77.46 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 3,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.65/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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