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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.68, 68.61 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.68, 68.61 and 36.81 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.68 : 68.61 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.68/68.61 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.68x = 68.61 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.68x = 2,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.53/49.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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