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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.67, 68.58 and 33.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.67, 68.58 and 33.31 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.67 : 68.58 = 33.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.67/68.58 = 33.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.67x = 68.58 × 33.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.67x = 2,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.23/49.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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