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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 75.06 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 75.06 and 34.77 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 75.06 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/75.06 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 75.06 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 2,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.84/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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