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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.80 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.80 and 45.44 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.80 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.80 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.80 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 3,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126.27/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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