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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 69.30 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 69.30 and 49.14 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 69.30 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/69.30 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 69.30 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 3,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405.40/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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