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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.86, 68.81 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.86, 68.81 and 30.44 is: 42.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.86 : 68.81 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.86/68.81 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.86x = 68.81 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.86x = 2,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.42/49.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.01

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