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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.93, 68.83 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.93, 68.83 and 38.88 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.93 : 68.83 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.93/68.83 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.93x = 68.83 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.93x = 2,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.21/49.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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