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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.66, 68.50 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.66, 68.50 and 32.19 is: 44.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.66 : 68.50 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.66/68.50 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.66x = 68.50 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.66x = 2,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.02/49.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.40

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