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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49, 67.41 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49, 67.41 and 43.53 is: 59.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49 : 67.41 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49/67.41 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49x = 67.41 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49x = 2,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934.36/49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.88

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