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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.21, 67.86 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.21, 67.86 and 38.29 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.21 : 67.86 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.21/67.86 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.21x = 67.86 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.21x = 2,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.36/49.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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