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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.83, 74.76 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.83, 74.76 and 46.77 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.83 : 74.76 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.83/74.76 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.83x = 74.76 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.83x = 3,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496.53/49.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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