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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.96, 68.94 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.96, 68.94 and 33.52 is: 46.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.96 : 68.94 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.96/68.94 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.96x = 68.94 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.96x = 2,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.87/49.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.25

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