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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.73, 74.51 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.73, 74.51 and 35.26 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.73 : 74.51 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.73/74.51 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.73x = 74.51 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.73x = 2,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.40/49.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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