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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 67.68 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 67.68 and 49 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 67.68 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/67.68 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 67.68 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 3,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.32/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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