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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 69.08 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 69.08 and 44.88 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 69.08 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/69.08 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 69.08 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.31/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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