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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.71, 68.56 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.71, 68.56 and 36.64 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.71 : 68.56 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.71/68.56 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.71x = 68.56 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.71x = 2,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.04/49.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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