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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 70.82 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 70.82 and 49.55 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 70.82 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/70.82 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 70.82 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 3,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509.17/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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