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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 70.02 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 70.02 and 43.74 is: 60.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 70.02 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/70.02 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 70.02 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.67/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.44

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