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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.34, 68.09 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.34, 68.09 and 27.51 is: 37.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.34 : 68.09 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.34/68.09 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.34x = 68.09 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.34x = 1,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873.02/49.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.97

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