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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.77, 71.52 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.77, 71.52 and 43.58 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.77 : 71.52 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.77/71.52 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.77x = 71.52 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.77x = 3,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.84/51.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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