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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 75.83 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 75.83 and 43.56 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 75.83 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/75.83 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 75.83 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303.06/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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