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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.39, 73.96 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.39, 73.96 and 26.53 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.39 : 73.96 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.39/73.96 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.39x = 73.96 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.39x = 1,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.91/49.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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