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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 75.92 and 43.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 75.92 and 43.18 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 75.92 = 43.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/75.92 = 43.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 75.92 × 43.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278.23/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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