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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 69.26 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 69.26 and 43.71 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 69.26 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/69.26 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 69.26 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 3,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.14/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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