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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.40 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.40 and 36.69 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.40 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.40 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.40 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 2,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.60/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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