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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.94, 68.63 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.94, 68.63 and 47.96 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.94 : 68.63 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.94/68.63 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.94x = 68.63 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.94x = 3,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291.27/49.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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