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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 76.10 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 76.10 and 43.82 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 76.10 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/76.10 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 76.10 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.39/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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