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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.67, 68.03 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.67, 68.03 and 49.13 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.67 : 68.03 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.67/68.03 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.67x = 68.03 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.67x = 3,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342.10/49.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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