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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 71.67 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 71.67 and 43.74 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 71.67 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/71.67 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 71.67 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 3,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.85/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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