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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.50, 68.63 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.50, 68.63 and 49.28 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.50 : 68.63 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.50/68.63 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.50x = 68.63 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.50x = 3,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381.50/49.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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