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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.23, 67.86 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.23, 67.86 and 39.41 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.23 : 67.86 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.23/67.86 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.23x = 67.86 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.23x = 2,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.02/49.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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