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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.58, 68.39 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.58, 68.39 and 30.16 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.58 : 68.39 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.58/68.39 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.58x = 68.39 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.58x = 2,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062.64/49.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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