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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.34, 67.99 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.34, 67.99 and 36.84 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.34 : 67.99 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.34/67.99 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.34x = 67.99 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.34x = 2,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504.74/49.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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