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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 75.92 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 75.92 and 44.41 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 75.92 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/75.92 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 75.92 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 3,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371.61/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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