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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.92, 68.85 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.92, 68.85 and 47.84 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.92 : 68.85 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.92/68.85 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.92x = 68.85 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.92x = 3,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293.78/49.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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