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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.97, 68.94 and 39.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.97, 68.94 and 39.03 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.97 : 68.94 = 39.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.97/68.94 = 39.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.97x = 68.94 × 39.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.97x = 2,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690.73/49.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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