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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.02, 68.92 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.02, 68.92 and 43.20 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.02 : 68.92 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.02/68.92 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.02x = 68.92 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.02x = 2,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977.24/50.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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