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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.98, 68.97 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.98, 68.97 and 28.15 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.98 : 68.97 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.98/68.97 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.98x = 68.97 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.98x = 1,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.02/49.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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