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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 69.44 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 69.44 and 43.12 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 69.44 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/69.44 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 69.44 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 2,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994.25/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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