Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.25, 73.88 and 15.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49.25, 73.88 and 15.01 is: 22.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49.25 : 73.88 = 15.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49.25/73.88 = 15.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49.25x = 73.88 × 15.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49.25x = 1,109.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,109.15/49.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22.52
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