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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 75.60 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 75.60 and 44.54 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 75.60 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/75.60 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 75.60 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 3,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366.85/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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