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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.83, 68.58 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.83, 68.58 and 49.62 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.83 : 68.58 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.83/68.58 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.83x = 68.58 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.83x = 3,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.94/49.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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