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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 70.14 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 70.14 and 43.56 is: 60.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 70.14 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/70.14 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 70.14 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 3,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055.30/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.10

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