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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.60, 68.38 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.60, 68.38 and 34.82 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.60 : 68.38 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.60/68.38 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.60x = 68.38 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.60x = 2,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.99/49.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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