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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.70, 68.58 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.70, 68.58 and 37.42 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.70 : 68.58 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.70/68.58 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.70x = 68.58 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.70x = 2,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566.09/49.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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