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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.82, 74.36 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.82, 74.36 and 45.74 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.82 : 74.36 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.82/74.36 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.82x = 74.36 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.82x = 3,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.23/49.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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