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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 68.81 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 68.81 and 41.18 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 68.81 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/68.81 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 68.81 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.60/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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