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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.03, 67.68 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.03, 67.68 and 28.32 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.03 : 67.68 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.03/67.68 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.03x = 67.68 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.03x = 1,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.51/49.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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