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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 228.74 and 49.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 228.74 and 49.74 is: 74.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 228.74 = 49.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/228.74 = 49.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 228.74 × 49.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 11,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377.53/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.62

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