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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.85, 68.86 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.85, 68.86 and 36.77 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.85 : 68.86 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.85/68.86 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.85x = 68.86 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.85x = 2,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.98/49.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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