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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.92, 68.80 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.92, 68.80 and 40.08 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.92 : 68.80 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.92/68.80 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.92x = 68.80 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.92x = 2,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757.50/49.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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