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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.41 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.41 and 44.51 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.41 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.41 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.41 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.63/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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