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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.39, 75.68 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.39, 75.68 and 44.31 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.39 : 75.68 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.39/75.68 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.39x = 75.68 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.39x = 3,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.38/50.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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