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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.85, 68.74 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.85, 68.74 and 34.28 is: 47.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.85 : 68.74 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.85/68.74 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.85x = 68.74 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.85x = 2,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.67/49.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.28

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