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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 75.02 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 75.02 and 44.07 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 75.02 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/75.02 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 75.02 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 3,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.91/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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