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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 67.82 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 67.82 and 38.23 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 67.82 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/67.82 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 67.82 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 2,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.76/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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