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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 69.62 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 69.62 and 49.70 is: 68.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 69.62 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/69.62 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 69.62 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460.11/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.23

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