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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 68.52 and 49.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 68.52 and 49.42 is: 67.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 68.52 = 49.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/68.52 = 49.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 68.52 × 49.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386.26/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.62

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