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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49, 72.98 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49, 72.98 and 46.44 is: 69.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49 : 72.98 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49/72.98 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49x = 72.98 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49x = 3,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.19/49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.17

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