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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 76.16 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 76.16 and 43.94 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 76.16 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/76.16 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 76.16 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 3,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.87/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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