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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 70.64 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 70.64 and 49.73 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 70.64 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/70.64 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 70.64 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 3,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512.86/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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