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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 69.93 and 43.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 69.93 and 43.38 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 69.93 = 43.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/69.93 = 43.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 69.93 × 43.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.56/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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