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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 68.66 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 68.66 and 49.28 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 68.66 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/68.66 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 68.66 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 3,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383.56/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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