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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.87 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.87 and 44.19 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.87 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.87 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.87 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.70/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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