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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.64, 68.55 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.64, 68.55 and 38.85 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.64 : 68.55 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.64/68.55 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.64x = 68.55 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.64x = 2,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.17/49.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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