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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.83, 71.47 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.83, 71.47 and 43.06 is: 59.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.83 : 71.47 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.83/71.47 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.83x = 71.47 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.83x = 3,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077.73/51.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.38

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