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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 75.74 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 75.74 and 43.74 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 75.74 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/75.74 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 75.74 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 3,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.65/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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