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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.26, 73.96 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.26, 73.96 and 38.44 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.26 : 73.96 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.26/73.96 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.26x = 73.96 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.26x = 2,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843.23/49.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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