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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 70.11 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 70.11 and 44.64 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 70.11 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/70.11 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 70.11 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 3,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.71/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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