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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.47, 74.36 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.47, 74.36 and 39.45 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.47 : 74.36 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.47/74.36 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.47x = 74.36 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.47x = 2,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.50/49.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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