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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 74.63 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 74.63 and 44.93 is: 66.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 74.63 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/74.63 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 74.63 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 3,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.53/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.98

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