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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.66, 68.49 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.66, 68.49 and 36.34 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.66 : 68.49 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.66/68.49 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.66x = 68.49 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.66x = 2,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488.93/49.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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