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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.60, 68.36 and 39.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.60, 68.36 and 39.27 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.60 : 68.36 = 39.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.60/68.36 = 39.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.60x = 68.36 × 39.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.60x = 2,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.50/49.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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