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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.35, 68.12 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.35, 68.12 and 34.81 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.35 : 68.12 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.35/68.12 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.35x = 68.12 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.35x = 2,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371.08/49.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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