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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.31 and 49.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.31 and 49.16 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.31 = 49.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.31 = 49.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.31 × 49.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 3,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.12/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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