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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.58, 73.99 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.58, 73.99 and 45.96 is: 68.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.58 : 73.99 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.58/73.99 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.58x = 73.99 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.58x = 3,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.58/49.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.59

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