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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 69.68 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 69.68 and 44.40 is: 61.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 69.68 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/69.68 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 69.68 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 3,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093.79/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.21

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