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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.22, 67.93 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.22, 67.93 and 28.50 is: 39.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.22 : 67.93 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.22/67.93 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.22x = 67.93 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.22x = 1,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.84/49.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.33

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