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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 68.98 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 68.98 and 36.22 is: 49.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 68.98 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/68.98 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 68.98 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 2,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.46/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.93

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