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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.72 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.72 and 43.73 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.72 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.72 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.72 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 3,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.51/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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