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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.69, 68.60 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.69, 68.60 and 36.60 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.69 : 68.60 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.69/68.60 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.69x = 68.60 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.69x = 2,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.76/49.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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