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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 68.82 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 68.82 and 49.85 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 68.82 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/68.82 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 68.82 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 3,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.40/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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