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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.91, 68.87 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.91, 68.87 and 28.07 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.91 : 68.87 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.91/68.87 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.91x = 68.87 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.91x = 1,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.70/49.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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