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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.93, 68.80 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.93, 68.80 and 46.90 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.93 : 68.80 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.93/68.80 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.93x = 68.80 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.93x = 3,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.72/49.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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