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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.73, 74.61 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.73, 74.61 and 36.23 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.73 : 74.61 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.73/74.61 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.73x = 74.61 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.73x = 2,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.75/49.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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