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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.03, 67.67 and 39.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.03, 67.67 and 39.40 is: 54.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.03 : 67.67 = 39.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.03/67.67 = 39.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.03x = 67.67 × 39.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.03x = 2,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666.00/49.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.37

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