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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 69.76 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 69.76 and 43.76 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 69.76 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/69.76 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 69.76 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 3,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052.70/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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