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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.70, 74.46 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.70, 74.46 and 47.72 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.70 : 74.46 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.70/74.46 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.70x = 74.46 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.70x = 3,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.23/49.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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