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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 69.39 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 69.39 and 49.95 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 69.39 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/69.39 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 69.39 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.03/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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