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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.50 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.50 and 37.39 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.50 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.50 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.50 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 2,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.22/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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