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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.47, 68.27 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.47, 68.27 and 28.74 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.47 : 68.27 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.47/68.27 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.47x = 68.27 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.47x = 1,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.18/49.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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