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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.64, 68.49 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.64, 68.49 and 37.96 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.64 : 68.49 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.64/68.49 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.64x = 68.49 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.64x = 2,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599.54/49.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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