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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 75.67 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 75.67 and 44.92 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 75.67 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/75.67 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 75.67 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.10/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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