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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.23, 68.03 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.23, 68.03 and 37.57 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.23 : 68.03 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.23/68.03 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.23x = 68.03 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.23x = 2,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.89/49.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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