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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.05, 68.76 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.05, 68.76 and 44.94 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.05 : 68.76 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.05/68.76 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.05x = 68.76 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.05x = 3,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.07/50.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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