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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.90, 68.90 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.90, 68.90 and 45.79 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.90 : 68.90 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.90/68.90 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.90x = 68.90 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.90x = 3,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.93/49.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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