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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.85, 68.74 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.85, 68.74 and 38.93 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.85 : 68.74 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.85/68.74 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.85x = 68.74 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.85x = 2,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.05/49.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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