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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 76.16 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 76.16 and 44.24 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 76.16 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/76.16 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 76.16 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369.32/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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