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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 70.28 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 70.28 and 49.64 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 70.28 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/70.28 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 70.28 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488.10/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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