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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.91, 68.90 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.91, 68.90 and 35.19 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.91 : 68.90 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.91/68.90 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.91x = 68.90 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.91x = 2,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.61/49.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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