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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.65, 69.41 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.65, 69.41 and 49.10 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.65 : 69.41 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.65/69.41 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.65x = 69.41 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.65x = 3,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407.81/50.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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