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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 68.94 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 68.94 and 45.12 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 68.94 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/68.94 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 68.94 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 3,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.57/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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