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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.88, 68.83 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.88, 68.83 and 30.48 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.88 : 68.83 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.88/68.83 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.88x = 68.83 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.88x = 2,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.86/49.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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