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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.21, 67.84 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.21, 67.84 and 38.27 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.21 : 67.84 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.21/67.84 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.21x = 67.84 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.21x = 2,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.31/49.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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