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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 69.98 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 69.98 and 43.91 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 69.98 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/69.98 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 69.98 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 3,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072.76/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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