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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.18, 67.86 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.18, 67.86 and 46.02 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.18 : 67.86 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.18/67.86 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.18x = 67.86 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.18x = 3,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.92/49.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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