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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.95, 68.94 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.95, 68.94 and 32.47 is: 44.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.95 : 68.94 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.95/68.94 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.95x = 68.94 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.95x = 2,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.48/49.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.81

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