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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.19 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.19 and 44.01 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.19 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.19 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.19 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 3,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.90/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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