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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 74.64 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 74.64 and 44.67 is: 66.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 74.64 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/74.64 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 74.64 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 3,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.17/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.57

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