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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 68.85 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 68.85 and 43.83 is: 60.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 68.85 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/68.85 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 68.85 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 3,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017.35/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.35

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