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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.46, 68.13 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.46, 68.13 and 36.32 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.46 : 68.13 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.46/68.13 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.46x = 68.13 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.46x = 2,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.14/49.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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