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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.96, 68.84 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.96, 68.84 and 38.30 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.96 : 68.84 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.96/68.84 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.96x = 68.84 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.96x = 2,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.97/49.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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