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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.72 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.72 and 51.44 is: 77.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.72 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.72 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.72 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 4,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666.64/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.21

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