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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.41, 69.30 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.41, 69.30 and 43.73 is: 60.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.41 : 69.30 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.41/69.30 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.41x = 69.30 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.41x = 3,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.49/50.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.12

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