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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 75.63 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 75.63 and 23.43 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 75.63 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/75.63 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 75.63 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 1,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.01/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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