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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.13, 68.25 and 48.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.13, 68.25 and 48.65 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.13 : 68.25 = 48.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.13/68.25 = 48.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.13x = 68.25 × 48.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.13x = 3,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320.72/49.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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