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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.61, 74.25 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.61, 74.25 and 33.55 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.61 : 74.25 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.61/74.25 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.61x = 74.25 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.61x = 2,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.90/49.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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