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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.96, 68.93 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.96, 68.93 and 39.08 is: 53.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.96 : 68.93 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.96/68.93 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.96x = 68.93 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.96x = 2,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.24/49.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.91

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