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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.40, 68.14 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.40, 68.14 and 38.33 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.40 : 68.14 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.40/68.14 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.40x = 68.14 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.40x = 2,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.37/49.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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