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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.66, 68.53 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.66, 68.53 and 27.83 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.66 : 68.53 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.66/68.53 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.66x = 68.53 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.66x = 1,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.85/49.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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