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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 69.93 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 69.93 and 49.50 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 69.93 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/69.93 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 69.93 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 3,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.54/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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