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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.83, 74.67 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.83, 74.67 and 28.16 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.83 : 74.67 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.83/74.67 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.83x = 74.67 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.83x = 2,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.33/49.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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