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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.59, 96.02 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.59, 96.02 and 49.95 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.59 : 96.02 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.59/96.02 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.59x = 96.02 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.59x = 4,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795.95/69.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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