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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.63 and 49.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.63 and 49.69 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.63 = 49.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.63 = 49.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.63 × 49.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 7,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732.99/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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