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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.11, 67.71 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.11, 67.71 and 35.31 is: 48.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.11 : 67.71 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.11/67.71 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.11x = 67.71 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.11x = 2,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.84/49.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.68

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