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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.85, 71.39 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.85, 71.39 and 43.65 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.85 : 71.39 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.85/71.39 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.85x = 71.39 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.85x = 3,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115.82/51.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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