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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.86, 68.73 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.86, 68.73 and 35.28 is: 48.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.86 : 68.73 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.86/68.73 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.86x = 68.73 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.86x = 2,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.79/49.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.63

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