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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.71, 74.52 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.71, 74.52 and 47.14 is: 70.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.71 : 74.52 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.71/74.52 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.71x = 74.52 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.71x = 3,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512.87/49.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.67

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