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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.84, 68.67 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.84, 68.67 and 35.98 is: 49.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.84 : 68.67 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.84/68.67 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.84x = 68.67 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.84x = 2,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.57/49.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.57

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