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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.28, 67.84 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.28, 67.84 and 46.44 is: 63.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.28 : 67.84 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.28/67.84 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.28x = 67.84 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.28x = 3,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.37/49.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.93

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