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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.79, 68.64 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.79, 68.64 and 49.19 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.79 : 68.64 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.79/68.64 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.79x = 68.64 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.79x = 3,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.40/49.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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