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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.22 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.22 and 44.79 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.22 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.22 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.22 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.93/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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