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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.92, 74.94 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.92, 74.94 and 46.58 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.92 : 74.94 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.92/74.94 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.92x = 74.94 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.92x = 3,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490.71/49.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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