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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.70, 68.49 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.70, 68.49 and 37.41 is: 51.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.70 : 68.49 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.70/68.49 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.70x = 68.49 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.70x = 2,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.21/49.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.56

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