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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 70.23 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 70.23 and 43.66 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 70.23 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/70.23 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 70.23 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 3,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066.24/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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