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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.41, 68.18 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.41, 68.18 and 28.69 is: 39.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.41 : 68.18 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.41/68.18 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.41x = 68.18 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.41x = 1,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.99/49.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.59

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