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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.56, 68.31 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.56, 68.31 and 45.72 is: 63.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.56 : 68.31 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.56/68.31 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.56x = 68.31 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.56x = 3,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.13/49.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.02

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