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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 68.93 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 68.93 and 39.55 is: 54.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 68.93 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/68.93 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 68.93 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.18/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.64

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