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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.16, 73.76 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.16, 73.76 and 17.10 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.16 : 73.76 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.16/73.76 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.16x = 73.76 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.16x = 1,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.30/49.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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