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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 67.83 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 67.83 and 39.94 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 67.83 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/67.83 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 67.83 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 2,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708.79/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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