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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.14 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.14 and 44.76 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.14 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.14 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.14 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139.47/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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