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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 70.04 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 70.04 and 44.21 is: 60.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 70.04 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/70.04 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 70.04 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 3,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096.80/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.89

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