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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 68.97 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 68.97 and 44.22 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 68.97 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/68.97 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 68.97 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 3,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.85/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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