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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.91 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.91 and 43.09 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.91 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.91 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.91 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 3,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271.11/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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