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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.65, 75.84 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.65, 75.84 and 43.90 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.65 : 75.84 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.65/75.84 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.65x = 75.84 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.65x = 3,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329.38/50.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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