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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.34, 68.07 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.34, 68.07 and 30.91 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.34 : 68.07 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.34/68.07 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.34x = 68.07 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.34x = 2,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.04/49.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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