Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219 and 49.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146, 219 and 49.81 is: 74.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146 : 219 = 49.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146/219 = 49.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146x = 219 × 49.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146x = 10,908.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,908.39/146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74.72
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