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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.89, 71.54 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.89, 71.54 and 43.11 is: 59.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.89 : 71.54 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.89/71.54 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.89x = 71.54 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.89x = 3,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084.09/51.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.44

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