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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.28, 68.01 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.28, 68.01 and 27.45 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.28 : 68.01 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.28/68.01 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.28x = 68.01 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.28x = 1,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.87/49.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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