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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.89, 74.88 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.89, 74.88 and 34.77 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.89 : 74.88 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.89/74.88 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.89x = 74.88 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.89x = 2,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.58/49.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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