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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 75.93 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 75.93 and 44.97 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 75.93 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/75.93 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 75.93 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 3,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414.57/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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