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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.27, 67.96 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.27, 67.96 and 35.45 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.27 : 67.96 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.27/67.96 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.27x = 67.96 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.27x = 2,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.18/49.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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