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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.82, 68.76 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.82, 68.76 and 38.14 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.82 : 68.76 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.82/68.76 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.82x = 68.76 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.82x = 2,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.58/49.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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