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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.52 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.52 and 35.16 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.52 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.52 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.52 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 2,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.16/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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