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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.48 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.48 and 38.58 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.48 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.48 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.48 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 2,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.96/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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