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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.60, 69.72 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.60, 69.72 and 44.40 is: 61.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.60 : 69.72 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.60/69.72 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.60x = 69.72 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.60x = 3,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095.57/50.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.18

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