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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.82, 68.78 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.82, 68.78 and 37.52 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.82 : 68.78 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.82/68.78 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.82x = 68.78 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.82x = 2,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.61/49.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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