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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.59, 68.46 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.59, 68.46 and 30.21 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.59 : 68.46 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.59/68.46 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.59x = 68.46 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.59x = 2,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.18/49.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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