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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 108.97 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 108.97 and 49.44 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 108.97 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/108.97 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 108.97 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 5,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386.98/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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