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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.10, 68.64 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.10, 68.64 and 49.50 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.10 : 68.64 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.10/68.64 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.10x = 68.64 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.10x = 3,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397.68/50.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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