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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.92 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.92 and 40.43 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.92 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.92 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.92 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.86/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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