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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.21, 73.82 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.21, 73.82 and 13.14 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.21 : 73.82 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.21/73.82 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.21x = 73.82 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.21x = 969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.99/49.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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