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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.86, 71.46 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.86, 71.46 and 43.64 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.86 : 71.46 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.86/71.46 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.86x = 71.46 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.86x = 3,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118.51/51.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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