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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 75.83 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 75.83 and 44.16 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 75.83 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/75.83 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 75.83 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 3,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348.43/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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