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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.35, 68.06 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.35, 68.06 and 38.43 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.35 : 68.06 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.35/68.06 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.35x = 68.06 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.35x = 2,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.35/49.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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