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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.74, 74.96 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.74, 74.96 and 44.93 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.74 : 74.96 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.74/74.96 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.74x = 74.96 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.74x = 3,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.25/49.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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