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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 74.84 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 74.84 and 28.53 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 74.84 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/74.84 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 74.84 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.19/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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