Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49, 73.53 and 20.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49, 73.53 and 20.50 is: 30.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49 : 73.53 = 20.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49/73.53 = 20.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49x = 73.53 × 20.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49x = 1,507.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,507.37/49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30.76
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