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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 75.56 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 75.56 and 44.18 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 75.56 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/75.56 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 75.56 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 3,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.24/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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