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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.91, 68.45 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.91, 68.45 and 49.07 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.91 : 68.45 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.91/68.45 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.91x = 68.45 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.91x = 3,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.77/49.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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