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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.55, 68.38 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.55, 68.38 and 36.59 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.55 : 68.38 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.55/68.38 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.55x = 68.38 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.55x = 2,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502.02/49.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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