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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 68.88 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 68.88 and 36.12 is: 49.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 68.88 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/68.88 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 68.88 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.95/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.87

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