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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.94, 68.92 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.94, 68.92 and 30.28 is: 41.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.94 : 68.92 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.94/68.92 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.94x = 68.92 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.94x = 2,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087.02/49.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.79

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