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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.72, 68.74 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.72, 68.74 and 41.24 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.72 : 68.74 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.72/68.74 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.72x = 68.74 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.72x = 2,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834.84/49.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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