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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.97, 68.87 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.97, 68.87 and 37.49 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.97 : 68.87 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.97/68.87 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.97x = 68.87 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.97x = 2,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.40/49.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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