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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.87, 68.82 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.87, 68.82 and 29.14 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.87 : 68.82 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.87/68.82 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.87x = 68.82 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.87x = 2,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.59/49.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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