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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 69.56 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 69.56 and 43.85 is: 60.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 69.56 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/69.56 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 69.56 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 3,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050.33/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.36

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