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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 69.96 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 69.96 and 49.96 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 69.96 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/69.96 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 69.96 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 3,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.20/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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