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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.96, 68.83 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.96, 68.83 and 37.66 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.96 : 68.83 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.96/68.83 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.96x = 68.83 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.96x = 2,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.14/49.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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