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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.91, 68.82 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.91, 68.82 and 36.95 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.91 : 68.82 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.91/68.82 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.91x = 68.82 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.91x = 2,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.71/49.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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