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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.69, 68.56 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.69, 68.56 and 28.97 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.69 : 68.56 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.69/68.56 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.69x = 68.56 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.69x = 1,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.18/49.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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