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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.22, 67.89 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.22, 67.89 and 34.67 is: 47.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.22 : 67.89 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.22/67.89 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.22x = 67.89 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.22x = 2,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353.75/49.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.82

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