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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.69, 74.22 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.69, 74.22 and 42 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.69 : 74.22 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.69/74.22 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.69x = 74.22 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.69x = 3,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117.24/49.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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