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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.41, 73.98 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.41, 73.98 and 45.50 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.41 : 73.98 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.41/73.98 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.41x = 73.98 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.41x = 3,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365.72/49.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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