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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.74, 68.61 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.74, 68.61 and 35.19 is: 48.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.74 : 68.61 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.74/68.61 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.74x = 68.61 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.74x = 2,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414.39/49.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.54

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