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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 75.96 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 75.96 and 43.47 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 75.96 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/75.96 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 75.96 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 3,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301.98/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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