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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.05 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.05 and 43.95 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.05 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.05 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.05 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078.70/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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