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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.59, 73.71 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.59, 73.71 and 45 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.59 : 73.71 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.59/73.71 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.59x = 73.71 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.59x = 3,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.95/49.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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