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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.92, 68.94 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.92, 68.94 and 45.76 is: 63.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.92 : 68.94 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.92/68.94 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.92x = 68.94 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.92x = 3,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.69/49.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.20

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