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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.28, 68.04 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.28, 68.04 and 44.08 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.28 : 68.04 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.28/68.04 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.28x = 68.04 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.28x = 2,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998.98/49.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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