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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 69.61 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 69.61 and 44.71 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 69.61 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/69.61 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 69.61 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 3,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.26/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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