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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.72, 74.59 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.72, 74.59 and 17.66 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.72 : 74.59 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.72/74.59 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.72x = 74.59 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.72x = 1,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.80/49.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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