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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 69.75 and 43.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 69.75 and 43.29 is: 59.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 69.75 = 43.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/69.75 = 43.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 69.75 × 43.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019.48/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.70

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