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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.27, 67.98 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.27, 67.98 and 28.54 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.27 : 67.98 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.27/67.98 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.27x = 67.98 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.27x = 1,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.81/49.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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