Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.96, 68.91 and 29.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49.96, 68.91 and 29.23 is: 40.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49.96 : 68.91 = 29.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49.96/68.91 = 29.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49.96x = 68.91 × 29.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49.96x = 2,014.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014.24/49.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40.32
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