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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 69.36 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 69.36 and 44 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 69.36 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/69.36 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 69.36 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 3,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051.84/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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