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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.72 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.72 and 47.96 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.72 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.72 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.72 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 3,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295.81/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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