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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 70.38 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 70.38 and 44.41 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 70.38 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/70.38 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 70.38 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 3,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.58/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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