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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.12 and 43.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.12 and 43.46 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.12 = 43.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.12 = 43.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.12 × 43.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308.18/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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