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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.69, 68.56 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.69, 68.56 and 30.03 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.69 : 68.56 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.69/68.56 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.69x = 68.56 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.69x = 2,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.86/49.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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