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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.61, 68.47 and 31.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.61, 68.47 and 31.20 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.61 : 68.47 = 31.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.61/68.47 = 31.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.61x = 68.47 × 31.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.61x = 2,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.26/49.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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