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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.23, 67.84 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.23, 67.84 and 38.91 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.23 : 67.84 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.23/67.84 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.23x = 67.84 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.23x = 2,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639.65/49.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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