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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.97, 68.81 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.97, 68.81 and 45.65 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.97 : 68.81 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.97/68.81 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.97x = 68.81 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.97x = 3,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141.12/49.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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