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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.61, 68.13 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.61, 68.13 and 41.40 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.61 : 68.13 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.61/68.13 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.61x = 68.13 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.61x = 2,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820.58/49.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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