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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.28, 67.80 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.28, 67.80 and 38.32 is: 52.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.28 : 67.80 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.28/67.80 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.28x = 67.80 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.28x = 2,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.10/49.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.72

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