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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.73, 68.58 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.73, 68.58 and 31.31 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.73 : 68.58 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.73/68.58 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.73x = 68.58 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.73x = 2,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.15/49.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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