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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.59, 68.42 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.59, 68.42 and 27.76 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.59 : 68.42 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.59/68.42 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.59x = 68.42 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.59x = 1,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.24/49.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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