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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.33, 68.07 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.33, 68.07 and 36.91 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.33 : 68.07 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.33/68.07 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.33x = 68.07 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.33x = 2,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.46/49.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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