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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 75.58 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 75.58 and 44.44 is: 66.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 75.58 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/75.58 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 75.58 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 3,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.78/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.54

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