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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.74, 68.70 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.74, 68.70 and 38.88 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.74 : 68.70 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.74/68.70 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.74x = 68.70 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.74x = 2,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.06/49.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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