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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 70.39 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 70.39 and 49.22 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 70.39 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/70.39 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 70.39 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.60/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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