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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.80, 68.76 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.80, 68.76 and 37.50 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.80 : 68.76 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.80/68.76 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.80x = 68.76 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.80x = 2,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.50/49.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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