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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.95, 71.77 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.95, 71.77 and 44.27 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.95 : 71.77 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.95/71.77 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.95x = 71.77 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.95x = 3,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176.90/51.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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