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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.29, 68.12 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.29, 68.12 and 37.62 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.29 : 68.12 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.29/68.12 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.29x = 68.12 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.29x = 2,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.49/49.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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