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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.81, 68.73 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.81, 68.73 and 38.90 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.81 : 68.73 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.81/68.73 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.81x = 68.73 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.81x = 2,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.60/49.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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