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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.66, 68.42 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.66, 68.42 and 36.52 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.66 : 68.42 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.66/68.42 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.66x = 68.42 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.66x = 2,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.70/49.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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