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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 67.73 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 67.73 and 38.75 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 67.73 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/67.73 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 67.73 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 2,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.01/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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