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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.47, 68.16 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.47, 68.16 and 36.97 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.47 : 68.16 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.47/68.16 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.47x = 68.16 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.47x = 2,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.57/49.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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