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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.57, 68.40 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.57, 68.40 and 29.90 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.57 : 68.40 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.57/68.40 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.57x = 68.40 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.57x = 2,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.89/49.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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