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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.32 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.32 and 43.83 is: 65.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.32 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.32 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.32 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 3,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301.06/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.71

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