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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 69.04 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 69.04 and 43.52 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 69.04 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/69.04 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 69.04 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.62/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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