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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 76.20 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 76.20 and 44.01 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 76.20 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/76.20 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 76.20 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 3,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.34/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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