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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 74.53 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 74.53 and 38.27 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 74.53 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/74.53 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 74.53 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 2,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851.89/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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