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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 68.92 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 68.92 and 44.74 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 68.92 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/68.92 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 68.92 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 3,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.48/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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