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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 69.69 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 69.69 and 44.30 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 69.69 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/69.69 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 69.69 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 3,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086.92/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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