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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.28, 68.13 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.28, 68.13 and 45.84 is: 63.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.28 : 68.13 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.28/68.13 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.28x = 68.13 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.28x = 3,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.08/49.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.37

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