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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 68.90 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 68.90 and 42.22 is: 58.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 68.90 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/68.90 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 68.90 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 2,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.96/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.20

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