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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.32, 68.13 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.32, 68.13 and 39.69 is: 54.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.32 : 68.13 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.32/68.13 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.32x = 68.13 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.32x = 2,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.08/49.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.83

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