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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.06 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.06 and 49.50 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.06 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.06 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.06 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467.97/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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