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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.23, 67.92 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.23, 67.92 and 45.28 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.23 : 67.92 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.23/67.92 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.23x = 67.92 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.23x = 3,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.52/49.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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