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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.68, 68.56 and 28.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.68, 68.56 and 28.95 is: 39.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.68 : 68.56 = 28.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.68/68.56 = 28.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.68x = 68.56 × 28.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.68x = 1,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.67/49.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.95

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