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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.30 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.30 and 44.05 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.30 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.30 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.30 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 3,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.97/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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