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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 73.36 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 73.36 and 35.55 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 73.36 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/73.36 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 73.36 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 2,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.99/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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