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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 69.42 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 69.42 and 49.73 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 69.42 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/69.42 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 69.42 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 3,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451.91/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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