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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.95, 68.99 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.95, 68.99 and 44.15 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.95 : 68.99 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.95/68.99 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.95x = 68.99 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.95x = 3,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045.34/49.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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