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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.38, 68.18 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.38, 68.18 and 34.92 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.38 : 68.18 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.38/68.18 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.38x = 68.18 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.38x = 2,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.85/49.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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