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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.10, 67.55 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.10, 67.55 and 38.16 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.10 : 67.55 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.10/67.55 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.10x = 67.55 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.10x = 2,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577.80/49.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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