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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 69.62 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 69.62 and 44.69 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 69.62 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/69.62 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 69.62 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 3,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.75/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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