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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.63, 68.34 and 43.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.63, 68.34 and 43.46 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.63 : 68.34 = 43.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.63/68.34 = 43.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.63x = 68.34 × 43.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.63x = 2,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.50/49.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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