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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 68.94 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 68.94 and 49.59 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 68.94 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/68.94 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 68.94 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 3,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418.73/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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