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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75.51 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75.51 and 44.25 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 75.51 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/75.51 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 75.51 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.32/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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