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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.33 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.33 and 44.13 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.33 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.33 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.33 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 3,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103.66/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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