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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 69.09 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 69.09 and 44.32 is: 61.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 69.09 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/69.09 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 69.09 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 3,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.07/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.03

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