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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.70, 68.57 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.70, 68.57 and 40.02 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.70 : 68.57 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.70/68.57 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.70x = 68.57 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.70x = 2,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744.17/49.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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