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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.67, 68.54 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.67, 68.54 and 28.94 is: 39.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.67 : 68.54 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.67/68.54 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.67x = 68.54 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.67x = 1,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.57/49.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.93

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