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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 75.94 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 75.94 and 49.55 is: 74.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 75.94 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/75.94 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 75.94 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762.89/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.22

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