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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.51, 75.67 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.51, 75.67 and 43.67 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.51 : 75.67 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.51/75.67 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.51x = 75.67 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.51x = 3,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304.51/50.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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