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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.30 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.30 and 49.44 is: 74.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.30 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.30 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.30 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 9,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012.66/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.11

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