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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.85, 68.76 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.85, 68.76 and 36.73 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.85 : 68.76 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.85/68.76 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.85x = 68.76 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.85x = 2,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.37/49.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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