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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.94, 68.94 and 36.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.94, 68.94 and 36.85 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.94 : 68.94 = 36.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.94/68.94 = 36.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.94x = 68.94 × 36.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.94x = 2,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.30/49.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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