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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 75.99 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 75.99 and 44.11 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 75.99 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/75.99 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 75.99 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351.92/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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