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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.28 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.28 and 43.12 is: 59.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.28 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.28 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.28 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.47/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.56

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