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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.71, 68.58 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.71, 68.58 and 35.16 is: 48.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.71 : 68.58 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.71/68.58 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.71x = 68.58 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.71x = 2,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.27/49.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.51

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