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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 69.90 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 69.90 and 44.12 is: 60.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 69.90 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/69.90 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 69.90 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 3,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.99/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.85

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