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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 70.05 and 43.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 70.05 and 43.87 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 70.05 = 43.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/70.05 = 43.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 70.05 × 43.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072.52/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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