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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.27, 68.03 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.27, 68.03 and 30.86 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.27 : 68.03 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.27/68.03 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.27x = 68.03 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.27x = 2,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.07/49.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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