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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 70.49 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 70.49 and 49.68 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 70.49 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/70.49 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 70.49 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.69/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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