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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 69.77 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 69.77 and 44.76 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 69.77 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/69.77 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 69.77 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 3,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.91/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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