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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.16, 67.87 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.16, 67.87 and 35.38 is: 48.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.16 : 67.87 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.16/67.87 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.16x = 67.87 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.16x = 2,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.24/49.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.85

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