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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.93, 74.94 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.93, 74.94 and 45.97 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.93 : 74.94 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.93/74.94 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.93x = 74.94 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.93x = 3,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.99/49.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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