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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 75.98 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 75.98 and 43.16 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 75.98 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/75.98 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 75.98 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279.02/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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