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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.21, 75.02 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.21, 75.02 and 44.27 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.21 : 75.02 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.21/75.02 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.21x = 75.02 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.21x = 3,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.14/50.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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