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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 75.67 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 75.67 and 40.43 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 75.67 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/75.67 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 75.67 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 3,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.43/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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