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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.02, 67.68 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.02, 67.68 and 45.65 is: 63.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.02 : 67.68 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.02/67.68 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.02x = 67.68 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.02x = 3,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.25/49.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.02

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