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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.78, 68.71 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.78, 68.71 and 31.11 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.78 : 68.71 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.78/68.71 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.78x = 68.71 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.78x = 2,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.57/49.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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