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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 68.84 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 68.84 and 44.66 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 68.84 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/68.84 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 68.84 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 3,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074.51/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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