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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.61, 68.46 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.61, 68.46 and 29.94 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.61 : 68.46 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.61/68.46 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.61x = 68.46 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.61x = 2,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.69/49.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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