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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.40 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.40 and 43.84 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.40 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.40 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.40 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042.50/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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