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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.52, 68.36 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.52, 68.36 and 34 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.52 : 68.36 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.52/68.36 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.52x = 68.36 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.52x = 2,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324.24/49.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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