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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.55, 68.34 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.55, 68.34 and 30.13 is: 41.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.55 : 68.34 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.55/68.34 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.55x = 68.34 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.55x = 2,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.74/49.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.55

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