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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.54 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.54 and 43 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.54 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.54 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.54 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 3,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.22/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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