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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 69.66 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 69.66 and 43.26 is: 59.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 69.66 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/69.66 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 69.66 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 3,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013.49/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.61

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