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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.20, 67.87 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.20, 67.87 and 38.33 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.20 : 67.87 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.20/67.87 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.20x = 67.87 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.20x = 2,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601.46/49.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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