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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.23, 73.89 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.23, 73.89 and 22.19 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.23 : 73.89 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.23/73.89 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.23x = 73.89 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.23x = 1,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.25/49.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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