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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.39, 73.98 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.39, 73.98 and 47.66 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.39 : 73.98 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.39/73.98 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.39x = 73.98 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.39x = 3,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525.89/49.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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