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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.19, 73.65 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.19, 73.65 and 34.76 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.19 : 73.65 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.19/73.65 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.19x = 73.65 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.19x = 2,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.07/49.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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