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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.77, 68.69 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.77, 68.69 and 27.94 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.77 : 68.69 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.77/68.69 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.77x = 68.69 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.77x = 1,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.20/49.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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