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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.83, 74.87 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.83, 74.87 and 28.47 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.83 : 74.87 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.83/74.87 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.83x = 74.87 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.83x = 2,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.41/49.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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