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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.87, 68.70 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.87, 68.70 and 46.93 is: 64.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.87 : 68.70 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.87/68.70 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.87x = 68.70 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.87x = 3,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224.09/49.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.65

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