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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 75.66 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 75.66 and 43.81 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 75.66 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/75.66 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 75.66 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 3,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.66/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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