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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.79, 68.72 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.79, 68.72 and 46.37 is: 64.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.79 : 68.72 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.79/68.72 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.79x = 68.72 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.79x = 3,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.49/49.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.00

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