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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.95, 68.87 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.95, 68.87 and 37.70 is: 51.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.95 : 68.87 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.95/68.87 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.95x = 68.87 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.95x = 2,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.87/49.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.97

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