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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 68.61 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 68.61 and 47.71 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 68.61 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/68.61 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 68.61 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 3,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273.26/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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