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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.18, 67.87 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.18, 67.87 and 28.45 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.18 : 67.87 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.18/67.87 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.18x = 67.87 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.18x = 1,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.96/49.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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