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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.79, 68.68 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.79, 68.68 and 31.12 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.79 : 68.68 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.79/68.68 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.79x = 68.68 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.79x = 2,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.49/49.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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