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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.74, 74.64 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.74, 74.64 and 26.90 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.74 : 74.64 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.74/74.64 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.74x = 74.64 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.74x = 2,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.82/49.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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