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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.46, 75.63 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.46, 75.63 and 44.94 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.46 : 75.63 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.46/75.63 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.46x = 75.63 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.46x = 3,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398.68/50.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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