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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 74.67 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 74.67 and 44.27 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 74.67 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/74.67 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 74.67 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 3,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.43/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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