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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.67, 68.52 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.67, 68.52 and 30.25 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.67 : 68.52 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.67/68.52 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.67x = 68.52 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.67x = 2,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.73/49.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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