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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.35, 68.03 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.35, 68.03 and 36.90 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.35 : 68.03 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.35/68.03 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.35x = 68.03 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.35x = 2,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.12/49.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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