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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.80, 76.36 and 44.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.80, 76.36 and 44.73 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.80 : 76.36 = 44.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.80/76.36 = 44.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.80x = 76.36 × 44.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.80x = 3,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.35/50.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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