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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.93, 68.96 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.93, 68.96 and 46.91 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.93 : 68.96 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.93/68.96 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.93x = 68.96 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.93x = 3,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.91/49.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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