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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.47, 68.30 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.47, 68.30 and 37.82 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.47 : 68.30 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.47/68.30 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.47x = 68.30 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.47x = 2,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.58/49.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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