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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.82, 75.83 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.82, 75.83 and 44.34 is: 66.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.82 : 75.83 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.82/75.83 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.82x = 75.83 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.82x = 3,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.08/50.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.16

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