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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.44 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.44 and 44.82 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.44 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.44 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.44 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 3,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425.43/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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