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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 68.67 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 68.67 and 36.75 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 68.67 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/68.67 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 68.67 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.44/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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