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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 69.60 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 69.60 and 44.01 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 69.60 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/69.60 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 69.60 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 3,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063.10/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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