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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 68.99 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 68.99 and 44.19 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 68.99 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/68.99 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 68.99 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 3,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.45/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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