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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.62, 68.47 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.62, 68.47 and 28.90 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.62 : 68.47 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.62/68.47 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.62x = 68.47 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.62x = 1,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.78/49.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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