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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.88, 74.52 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.88, 74.52 and 39.76 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.88 : 74.52 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.88/74.52 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.88x = 74.52 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.88x = 2,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.73/49.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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