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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.39, 68.14 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.39, 68.14 and 38.45 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.39 : 68.14 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.39/68.14 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.39x = 68.14 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.39x = 2,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.20/49.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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