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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.72, 68.64 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.72, 68.64 and 35.20 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.72 : 68.64 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.72/68.64 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.72x = 68.64 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.72x = 2,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416.13/49.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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