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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 68.85 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 68.85 and 35.37 is: 48.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 68.85 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/68.85 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 68.85 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435.22/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.81

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