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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.82, 68.72 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.82, 68.72 and 35.28 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.82 : 68.72 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.82/68.72 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.82x = 68.72 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.82x = 2,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.44/49.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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