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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.80, 68.69 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.80, 68.69 and 32.33 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.80 : 68.69 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.80/68.69 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.80x = 68.69 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.80x = 2,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.24/49.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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