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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 75.14 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 75.14 and 44.90 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 75.14 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/75.14 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 75.14 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 3,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373.52/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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