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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.38 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.38 and 44.56 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.38 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.38 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.38 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403.49/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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