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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.81, 74.73 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.81, 74.73 and 27 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.81 : 74.73 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.81/74.73 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.81x = 74.73 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.81x = 2,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.71/49.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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