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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 69.10 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 69.10 and 43.25 is: 59.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 69.10 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/69.10 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 69.10 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 2,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.75/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.57

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