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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.58 and 40.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.58 and 40.98 is: 56.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.58 = 40.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.58 = 40.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.58 × 40.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 2,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.41/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.48

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