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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.87, 70.16 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.87, 70.16 and 43.52 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.87 : 70.16 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.87/70.16 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.87x = 70.16 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.87x = 3,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053.08/50.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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