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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 76 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 76 and 44.04 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 76 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/76 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 76 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 3,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347.04/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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