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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.91, 68.93 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.91, 68.93 and 42.59 is: 58.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.91 : 68.93 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.91/68.93 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.91x = 68.93 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.91x = 2,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.52/49.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.82

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