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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.84, 68.77 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.84, 68.77 and 31.45 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.84 : 68.77 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.84/68.77 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.84x = 68.77 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.84x = 2,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.55/49.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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