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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.49 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.49 and 34.08 is: 47.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.49 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.49 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.49 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 2,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.14/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.01

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