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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 69.68 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 69.68 and 44.04 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 69.68 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/69.68 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 69.68 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 3,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.71/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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