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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 76.24 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 76.24 and 44.68 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 76.24 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/76.24 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 76.24 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406.40/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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