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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 69.04 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 69.04 and 43.94 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 69.04 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/69.04 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 69.04 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 3,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.05/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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