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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.35, 68.13 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.35, 68.13 and 46.29 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.35 : 68.13 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.35/68.13 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.35x = 68.13 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.35x = 3,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.74/49.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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