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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 69.86 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 69.86 and 44.63 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 69.86 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/69.86 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 69.86 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117.68/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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