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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.44, 68.13 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.44, 68.13 and 38.55 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.44 : 68.13 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.44/68.13 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.44x = 68.13 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.44x = 2,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626.41/49.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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