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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.58, 68.43 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.58, 68.43 and 29.90 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.58 : 68.43 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.58/68.43 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.58x = 68.43 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.58x = 2,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.17/49.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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