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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 70.09 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 70.09 and 49.60 is: 68.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 70.09 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/70.09 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 70.09 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 3,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476.46/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.23

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