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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.59, 68.38 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.59, 68.38 and 37.94 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.59 : 68.38 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.59/68.38 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.59x = 68.38 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.59x = 2,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.04/49.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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