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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.31, 67.97 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.31, 67.97 and 34.52 is: 47.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.31 : 67.97 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.31/67.97 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.31x = 67.97 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.31x = 2,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.58/49.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.59

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