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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.55 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.55 and 49.84 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.55 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.55 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.55 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 3,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516.09/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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