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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.71 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.71 and 33.38 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.71 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.71 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.71 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 2,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.54/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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