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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.30 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.30 and 43.97 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.30 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.30 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.30 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 3,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.74/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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