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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 69.93 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 69.93 and 48.60 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 69.93 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/69.93 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 69.93 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398.60/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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