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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.13, 67.85 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.13, 67.85 and 44.33 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.13 : 67.85 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.13/67.85 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.13x = 67.85 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.13x = 3,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007.57/49.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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