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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.68, 68.50 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.68, 68.50 and 39.84 is: 54.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.68 : 68.50 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.68/68.50 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.68x = 68.50 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.68x = 2,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.04/49.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.93

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