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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.13, 67.87 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.13, 67.87 and 38.35 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.13 : 67.87 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.13/67.87 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.13x = 67.87 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.13x = 2,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.81/49.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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