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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 69.02 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 69.02 and 37.68 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 69.02 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/69.02 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 69.02 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 2,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.76/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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